Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

093921M

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 11 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,960 / semester(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws

About

Bond’s three-semester-per-year timetable makes it easy and efficient to tackle a double degree. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.

Bond’s Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws combination can be done in less than 4 years.

The combination of psychology and law will help you develop a multi-layered skillset that will make you stand out to employers in almost any industry or work setting. The Bachelor of Laws in an approved program for a career as a legal practitioner, in conjunction with the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).

Studying psychological science will give you a deep understanding of the human psyche – why we behave the way we do and the full range of human behaviours. That knowledge adds another layer of understanding to the study of law, particularly in crucial areas such as negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.

The double degree also significantly enhances your career options. You can continue to complete further studies to become either a practising legal professional or a registered psychologist, or you can find rewarding careers that combine the two.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate (Successful Completion) and required SAT score 1190

Overall test score. Where multiple test results have been presented, the overall test result providing the best rank will be used.

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 58
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 94, no scores below 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking, Reading and Listening

Career

Where will your degree take you?

Completing this combined program will provide opportunities for a range of careers in private, legal firms, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates may seek to practise law whilst utilising a foundational understanding of health and psychological sciences or employ their understanding of psychology to work in industries with a background in compliance and regulation.

The combined degree provides you with the professional outcomes of both individual degrees while equipping you with the skills of both areas to underpin your chosen career path.

To gain admission to legal practice, graduates of the Bachelor of Laws are required to complete the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) which is offered by the Faculty of Law.

Note, to achieve the below professional outcomes additional study and registration may be required.

Outcomes

Legal psychology

A legal psychologist has a career in the legal profession, with work opportunities varying depending on their employment setting. Their role is primarily working with people who come into contact with the legal system – by utilising their skills and methods of understanding, evaluating, and questioning. A legal psychologist can assist judicial bodies to make an accurate and informed decision, devise an appropriate treatment for an offender based on their mental capacity, or offer support to a victim of crime.

Clinical psychology

A clinical psychologist has the ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental illness and behavioural disorders. These disorders can range from severe to mild. Through assessments and diagnosis, a clinical psychologist can provide their patients with advice and a wide range of tailored treatment options. This can be techniques and/or therapies that a patient can do in between appointments to improve and restore their mental health.

Clinical neuropsychology

A clinical neuropsychologist specialises in the research and understanding of the relationship between the human brain and human behaviour, for patients who have brain disorders that affect their memory, learnings, attention, etc. Through this in-depth intense research, a Clinical Neuropsychologist has the ability apply diagnose their patients and provide effective treatment options.

Legal profession

Being admitted to legal practice leads to career opportunities which include working as a solicitor in a law firm, government or community legal centre, in-house counsel and upon completing the bar practice course, you could work as a barrister. Your psychological science degree will give you an edge in your career enabling you to work in a specialised field.